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  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Lactational breast abscesses are a common complication during breastfeeding.
  • Effective treatment is crucial to prevent complications and allow continued breastfeeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided needle aspiration for lactational breast abscesses.
  • To identify risk factors associated with lactational breast abscesses.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 40 patients with lactational breast abscesses.
  • Ultrasound-guided needle aspiration with local anesthesia and saline lavage.
  • Treatment supplemented with antibiotics and analgesics.

Main Results:

  • High success rate (91.2%) for ultrasound-guided needle aspiration.
  • Abscesses averaged 41.2mm; major risk factor was mastitis (91.1%).
  • High rate of outpatient treatment (91.2%) and continued breastfeeding (48.5% on affected side).

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound-guided needle aspiration is a safe and effective treatment for lactational breast abscesses.
  • This method facilitates the continuation of breastfeeding.
  • It should be considered the gold standard for managing these conditions.